Shirley Temple born
1928 — April 23
The biggest box-office star in the world from 1935 to 1938 — born in Santa Monica, California.
★ On This Day in Cinema ★
April 23
Classic cinema events for April 23 — actor birthdays, premiere dates, and film history.
William Shakespeare born
1564 — April 23
The English playwright whose works have been adapted to film over 1,500 times — making him the most-adapted writer in cinema history.